This video is an excellent introduction for residents and review for new practicing surgeons of the basic intraoperative reduction techniques and tools one can use to restore alignment of distal radius fractures. The video presents techniques in conjunction with fixation using a volar locking plate, however, the techniques have a wide range of applications in different fixation approaches as well.
This video discusses management of FPL rupture in the rheumatoid patient. The author's preferred technique is FDS to FPL tendon transfer combined with open carpal tunnel release and flexor tenosynovectomy.
